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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.41, 14,271.13 and 5,625.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.41, 14,271.13 and 5,625.67 is: 7,763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.41 : 14,271.13 = 5,625.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.41/14,271.13 = 5,625.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.41x = 14,271.13 × 5,625.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.41x = 80,284,667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,284,667.91/10,341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.42

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